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Forgive Me John chords by
Jean Shepard
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
Em
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G
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C
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F
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Verse 1
C
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[

duet with Ferlin Husky ]
F
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C
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Forgive me John but I don't love your brother
Am
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I realize now that you're the only one
C
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F
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C
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Write and tell me dear that you'll still have me if
G
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C
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I am blue the awful wrong I've done
Verse 2
C
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F
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I've tried to answer your letter
C
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the best that I know how

The way I feel about you honey
Am
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really doesn't matter now
G
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As you know the boys will

be coming home soon
C
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F
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To be with their wives and their mas
C
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and pas I'd like to come home
G
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Am
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I'd like to see you as a wife but
C
C

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not as a sister in law
Interlude 1

Forgive me John...
C
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F
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C
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G
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C
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F
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G
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Verse 3
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Em
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C
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You're asking me to
F
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do somethin' I can't do
C
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It's hard to explain but can't

you see my brother loves you

I reckon as much as I do
G
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and he married you

And I could never do him what he done me
C
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F
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But I wish you happiness forever may you
C
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make him a true and lovin' wife

There's nothing for me
Gm
Gm
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to come home for now

So I'll read your list and
C
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live my lonely soldier's life

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • Am

  • Gm

    3

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Forgive Me John by Jean Shepard is C major.

The primary chords used in Forgive Me John are Em, G, C, F, Am, Gm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, G, C, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Forgive Me John is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Forgive Me John using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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